Media processing methods and arrangements

Digital jukebox device with improved user interfaces, and associated methods

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program for providing feedback on a user request

Media Processing Methods and Arrangements

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MOTION SENSOR SIGNALS AND ADJUSTING INTERACTION MODES

Global speech user interface

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE WORKING STATUS OF AN ELECTRIC DEVICE

User adaptive display device and method thereof

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING TO PROGRAM CHANNEL BASED ON SOUND SAMPLE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

Terminal and method for prompting service failure in the video telephone service

Television system, television set and method for operating a television system

Remote Controller and Related System

Avatars in social interactive television

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, TELECONFERENCING DEVICE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

System, method, and computer readable medium for creating a video clip

Conferencing System With A Database Of Mode Definitions

Electronic Apparatus, Motion Picture Playback System, and Motion Picture Playback Method

Audio video distribution system using multiple network speaker nodes in a multi speaker session

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING ADVERTISING, VIDEO, AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE LISTING

Integration of remote electronic device with media local area network

System for Sharing Emotion Data and Method of Sharing Emotion Data Using the Same

IPTV Presence And Interaction Protocol

Method and system for displaying advertising, video, and program schedule listing

MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND TELEVISION DEVICE AND CORE MODULE THEREOF

Remote control with integrated position, viewer identification and optical and audio test

Computer-controlled video entertainment system

SENSOR DEVICE FOR A COMPUTER-CONTROLLED VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Using multi-modal input to control multiple objects on a display

Sound pickup apparatus and sound pickup method

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING IPTV SERVICE USING MOBILE TERMINAL

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVELY MANAGING PLAYBACK OF DEMO CONTENT BY DISPLAY DEVICE

Interactive video system

Multifunction Multimedia Device

Recording system based on multimedia content fingerprints

IMAGE/AUDIO DATA SENSING MODULE AND IMAGE/AUDIO DATA SENSING METHOD

PRESENTATION METHOD AND PRESENTATION SYSTEM USING IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Control of a communications device

Embedded appliance for multimedia capture

MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A CONTROL SIGNAL

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING MEDIA ASSET CLIPS ON A MEDIA EQUIPMENT DEVICE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH A MEDIA DEVICE USER SUCH AS A TELEVISION VIEWER

Computer-to-Computer Communications

Mobile phone with retractable stylus

Telepresence system, telepresence method, and video collection device

System, method, and computer readable medium for creating a video clip

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PORTABLE DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND VIDEO SYSTEM

System and method for speech-enabled access to media content by a ranked normalized weighted graph

VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PARENTAL CONTROL ACTIVATION WHEN A RESTRICTED USER IS DETECTED WITHIN RANGE OF A DEVICE

CREATING AND VIEWING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT FROM DATA OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE IN A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Apparatus, system and method for identifying advertisements from a broadcast source and providing functionality relating to the same

CREATING DATA ASSOCIATING A SURFACE WITH INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE SURFACE

MEDIA CONTROL

PARTICIPANT TERMINAL DEVICE, WIRED AND WIRELESS COUPLED SERVER FOR SUPPORTING BROADCASTING PARTICIPATION, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING PARTICIPATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE

White space spectrum sensor for television band devices

Methods and systems for audio and video communication

Integration of home entertainment devices with a software client for telephony

Method and system for displaying advertising, video, and program schedule listing

Voice Control Device and Voice Control Method and Display Device

Image alteration techniques

Audio/Video monitoring service using set-top boxes and application servers

ADAPTIVE PATTERN RECOGNITION BASED CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND METHOD AND HUMAN-FACTORED INTERFACE THEREFORE

Intelligent network communication device in an audio video distribution system

Vehicle mounted device, server device, and communication system

Processing verbal feedback and updating digital video recorder (DVR) recording patterns

Voice enabled media presentation systems and methods

Optical adapters for mobile devices with a camera

Teleconference support system

Methods and systems for realizing interaction between video input and virtual network scene

Audio-based, location-related methods

Method and apparatus for controlling output level of voice signal during video telephony

Implementing multiple dominant speaker video streams with manual override

Technique For Maintaining Eye Contact In A Videoconference Using A Display Device

Systems and methods for dynamically displaying participant activity during video conferencing

Portable Remote Audio/Video Communication Unit

Method for accessing hyperlinks and hyperlinked content via mobile phone

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING USER OBSERVABLE SIGNALS

Method for a device to perform a function in response to a command from a printer

Video superposition for continuous presence

WEBCAM-TYPE CAMERA DESIGNED FOR MOUNTING ON A SCREEN

SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AND SYNCHRONIZING LARGE SCALE VIDEO CONFERENCING AND DOCUMENT SHARING

System and method for extending communications between participants in a conferencing environment

Establishing eye contact in video conferencing

Audio and video messaging device

Control of a communications device

Method and apparatus for enabling improved eye contact in video teleconferencing applications

Method, device, and computer-readable medium for establishing simultaneous incoming integrated services digital network calls

Correlated media for distributed sources

ECHO REMOVING APPARATUS, ECHO REMOVING METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Multi-Input-Driven Entertainment and Communication Console With Minimum User Mobility

Advanced Video Conference

CONFERENCE DETAILS RECORDING SYSTEM

System and method for determining broadcast dimensionality

Portable terminal with projector and method for displaying data thereon

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR A SMART FIXTURE

Wireless Interface for Set Top Box

Apparatus and method for providing white board service in mobile communication system

System and method for implementing a dynamic media link

INTERPRETATION OF GESTURES TO PROVIDE VISUAL QUEUES

Group portraits composed using video chat systems

Wireless digital picture frame with video streaming capabilities

Conference support device, conference support method, and computer-readable medium storing conference support program

Spatially synchronized audio and video capture

Ambulatory presence features

Method and system for the confidential recording, management and distribution of meetings by means of multiple electronic devices with remote storage

Systems and methods for memorializing a viewer's viewing experience with captured viewer images

Method and apparatus for automatically updating a primary display area

MULTIMEDIA CELL PHONE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING VIDEO BACKGROUND THEREOF

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND DEVICE AND TELEVISION EMPLOYING THE SAME

Reproducing apparatus and control method thereof

METHOD & APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE STATE OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM

VIDEO VOICEMAIL AND MENU SYSTEM

VIEW QUALITY JUDGING DEVICE, VIEW QUALITY JUDGING METHOD, VIEW QUALITY JUDGING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

MEDIA PROCESSING METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS

Multimedia providing service

COMPACT REAL-TIME VIDEO TRANSMISSION MODULE

Utilizing image sequences to perform video streaming during video conferencing

MULTIMODAL ESCALATION TO ENDPOINTS IN ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Method for controlling video frame stream

Multimedia communication system, multimedia communication device and terminal

TELEVISION SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Electronic apparatus operable by external sound

Wireless transmission of information between seats in a mobile platform using magnetic resonance energy

Dynamic call handling from multiple attached devices wherein devices advertize its capabililes before facilitating call through appropriate device

Method of translating printed text using handheld display device

System for retrieving display data for handheld display device

Interactive application for retrieving content via imaging of printed substrate

Handheld display device for filling in forms

Method of filling in form using handheld display device

Handheld display device for playing and controlling audio associated with printed substrate

Method of playing and controlling audio using handheld display device

Handheld display device for playing and controlling video associated with printed substrate

Method of playing and controlling video using handheld display device

Handheld display device for playing video associated with printed substrate

Handheld display device for revealing hidden content on a printed substrate

Method of revealing hidden content on a printed substrate using handheld display device

HANDHELD DISPLAY DEVICE FOR TRANSLATING PRINTED TEXT ON A SUBSTRATE

METHOD OF MAGNIFYING PRINTED INFORMATION USING HANDHELD DISPLAY DEVICE

METHOD OF ASSOCIATING MULTIMEDIA OBJECT WITH PRINTED SUBSTRATE

Handheld display device for associating multimedia objects with printed substrates

Method of displaying hyperlinked information using handheld display device

Handheld display device for interacting with printed hyperlinks

Handheld display device for magnifying printed information

Method and system for retrieving display data

Method of playing video using handheld display device

Handheld display device for interacting with printed substrate

Method and apparatus for communications

Method for recognizing and distributing music

Video communication system and method for using same

INTERNET PROTOCOL STREAMING AUDIO SYSTEM

System and method for customizing communication in a social television framework

Video telephony device having functionality to mute incoming messages that are being recorded

Multimedia processing resource with interactive voice response

Presence Detector and Method for Estimating an Audience

System and method for creating and manipulating synthetic environments

Autonomous Recall Device

Videoconference arrangement

Method for storing data of video telephony call in mobile terminal and system thereof

Web based access to video associated with calls

METADATA SEARCH APPARATUS AND METHOD USING SPEECH RECOGNITION, AND IPTV RECEIVING APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Mobile phone terminal with camera function and control method thereof for fast image capturing

Visual feedback for natural head positioning

Data processing apparatus and method, and network system

Apparatus and method for video conferencing

Video Conferencing Subscription Using Multiple Bit Rate Streams

Ambient noise based augmentation of media playback

Mobile phone for interacting with underlying substrate

Method and apparatus for managing activities

Methods and devices responsive to ambient audio

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Communication system for remote patient visits and clinical status monitoring

DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

System and method for performing security tasks

Methods and apparatus to verify presentation of media content

System and method for commercializing avatars

Probabilistic methods and apparatus to determine the state of a media device

Method of providing a frame-based object redirection overlay for a video stream

Audio data associated with a surface and a position on the surface

Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data using mobile terminal

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MULTICHANNEL AUDIO WITH A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

CALL DISPLAY METHOD UTILIZED IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Systems and methods for selecting videoconferencing endpoints for display in a composite video image

Systems and methods for remotely communicating with a patient

System and method for a communication exchange with an avatar in a media communication system

Mobile terminal and video sharing method thereof

Adaptive video processing of an interactive environment

Decorative Recording Module

Television receiver with a TV phone function

Real time video communications system

Devices related to projection input surfaces

Multimodal portable communication interface for accessing video content

REMOTE CONTROL OF MOBILE PHONE CAMERA

Communication system and method

Providing content responsive to multimedia signals

Image display device, projector, control method, and information storage medium

System and method for set-top box base station integration

Method and apparatus for scrolling text display of voice call or message during video display session

System and method for set-top box call connection

System and methods for television with integrated sound projection system

Methods and devices responsive to ambient audio

Information processing apparatus, method and program

Portable audio appliance

Mobile telecommunication device for printing an interface surface in response to received data

Audio-Playing System

Mobile terminal and method for displaying menu thereof

Generating a stream comprising synchronized content

System and Method for Processing an Interactive Advertisement

AGGREGRATION OF MULTIPLE MEDIA TYPES OF USER CONSUMPTION HABITS AND DEVICE PREFERENCES

Adaptive recognition dictionary update apparatus for use in mobile unit with a tuner

Media data processing apparatus and media data processing method

METHOD FOR A PLURALITY OF USERS TO BE SIMULTANEOUSLY MATCHED TO INTERACT ONE ON ONE IN A LIVE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

INTERACTIVE SERVICES

Audio Playback Selection Using Printed Coded Data

Operating room educational television “OReduTV”

METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PERFORMING SEARCHES AT A PLURALITY OF CONTENT STORING LOCATIONS

Methods and apparatus to generate relevance rankings for use by a program selector of a media presentation system

Intelligent digital audiovisual playback system

Electronic Pen Configured For Audio Playback

Imaging encoded medium and recording audio for playback

Method of enabling a function of a device in response to a command from printer

Method of controlling a communications device

Avatars in social interactive television

Advanced set top terminal having a video call feature

Terminals, servers, and methods that find a media server to replace a sensed broadcast program/movie

MOBILE VIDEO APPLICATION SERVICE CREATION TOOL

Enhanced voice-rich input for interactive programming

Audio player using audible prompts for playback selection

Handheld electronic pen with recording and playback modes

System, method and program product for customizing presentation of television content to a specific viewer and location

Audio recording and playback system

Targeted television content display

TECHNIQUES TO GENERATE A VISUAL COMPOSITION FOR A MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCE EVENT

Information processing device and method, recording medium, and program

System for disseminating media content representing episodes in a serialized sequence

Portable audio player

Video and audio network distribution system

Method and apparatus for merging voice and data features with internet protocol television

Personalized content distribution system

Automatic rating system using background audio cues

MEMO VOICE RECORDING/PLAYBACK METHOD AND DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME USING THE SAME

System and method for providing interactive multimedia services

Electronic Program Guide Dispaly Device for Displaying Electronic Program Guide

Method for providing viewing information for displaying a list of channels viewed by call recipients

METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION USING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) AND IMAGE APPARATUS USING THE SAME

FACILITATING MUSIC COLLABORATIONS AMONG REMOTE MUSICIANS

Real time voting regarding radio content

Remote controller with speech recognition

MULTIPLE VIEW DISPLAY SYSTEM

METHOD OF ASSOCIATING MULTIMEDIA OBJECT WITH SUBSTRATE

Mobile phone for displaying hyperlinked information

Method of displaying hyperlinked information using mobile phone

Mobile telephone handset having a cartridge and pen arrangement

System and method of acquiring contents

AUDIO PLAYER FOR DOWNLOAD AND PLAYBACK OF AUDIO FILES

Method of retrieving audio data via coded medium

Recording interactions

MULTIMODAL INTERFACE FOR SEARCHING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

Closed caption control apparatus and method therefor

ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Method of authenticating print media using a mobile telephone

Wearable device

Print medium having coded surface for audio data retrieval

INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS, INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREFOR

Controlling a set-top box via remote speech recognition

Handheld audio playback device with memory and means for downloading audio data files to memory

Audio system for interacting with article

Interactive system

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing communications between a remote control and an advertising source

ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE

Integrated set-top box DSL VOIP WIFI device

Method of and apparatus for controlling electronic appliance

Method for creating a subscriber cable channel and set-top box for use therewith

User speech interfaces for interactive media guidance applications

Systems and methods for printing using a position-coding pattern

MP3 Player Having Coded Tag Sensor

Interactive audio/video method on the internet

Audience state estimation system, audience state estimation method, and audience state estimation program

Viewing device for use with coded data on a surface

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENTS AND SYSTEM FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENTS BY USING THE METHOD

Video streaming system

Method of synchronizing the playback of an audio broadcast on a plurality of network output devices

Karaoke system provided through an internet protocol television system

SHREDDING DEVICE WITH A DECODER AND TRANSMITTER

Presenting Supplemental Content For Digital Media Using A Multimodal Application

Digital video reproducing apparatus for recognizing and reproducing a digital video content

System and method for video recording, management and access

Apparatus for receiving and displaying cellular television content and method for billing for same

Method and system for displaying advertising, video, and program schedule listing

Information Processing Device and Method, Recording Medium, and Program

User speech interfaces for interactive media guidance applications

Audio program distribution and playback system

Set-Top Box and Method for Operating the Set-Top Box Using a Mobile Telephone

Audio processing for media content access systems and methods

Global speech user interface

Methods and apparatus to operate an audience metering device with voice commands

Legacy converter and controller for an audio video distribution system

Preference extracting apparatus, preference extracting method and preference extracting program

Auction for targeted content

Audio home network system